pubescence

Meanings

Plural: pubescences

Noun

the time of life when sex glands become functional
The state of being in or reaching puberty.
A covering of fine, soft hairs.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

Synonyms

puberty

Scrabble Score: 18

pubescence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pubescence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pubescence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

pubescence is a valid Words With Friends word